Neighborhoods: Clifton
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Despite being in existence for 136 years and in close proximity to downtown, Clifton remains an isolated and quiet historic waterfront community.
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http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2009-oct-neighborhoods-clifton
Who were the arxhitects of some of the contemporary houses shown?
My grandmother lives in that area, and has lived there since my dad was a kid. It's one of the few parts (maybe the only part) of Arlington that hasn't gone completely into the dumps. I was at her house yesterday, in fact, and was impressed by the beauty of the old trees and the beautiful lawns.
I grew up in Clifton on Janelle Lane in the 50's and 60's. It was a great neighborhood for kids. Little traffic made it safe for us to ride our bikes and roller skate all day. We played hopscotch in the street. The cemetery was in bad shape for many years and was cleaned up and landscaped by a garden club. We always wondered who the Sammis family was. Thanks for filling in the history. I always felt peacefull under the giant oaks covered with Spanish moss.
wow. what is up with that terrible gold gate?
Nice neighborhood.
Quote from: konstantconsumer on October 05, 2009, 03:31:23 PM
wow. what is up with that terrible gold gate?
There are a couple of McMansions along the Arlington River.
The architectural style of that neighborhood is very eclectic. It is definitely worth driving through to see if you have never been there. I really like the dichotomy between the old plantation house and the 70's contemporary houses.
I have a friend who lives in the neighborhood, they have told me of neighborhood rumors that the old plantation house is haunted by one of the children who were murdered on the grounds due to their mixed race. Are there any partial truths to that rumor? Or is it an Urban Legend for scaring young kids around Halloween?
never even heard of this place, once again, thanks for making us more aware of the history of our city
No sidewalks on most of the streets- Eeeeew gross!
Quote from: konstantconsumer on October 05, 2009, 03:31:23 PM
wow. what is up with that terrible gold gate?
There was a very nice older Spanish style home located on this lot originally. It appeared to be from the 1920's. it was torn down for this McMansion.